Ubiquiti M900 User manual

Carrier Class
airMAX™BaseStation
Models:
M900/M2/M3/M365/M5

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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Ubiquiti Networks™Rocket™M series
product. This Quick Start Guide is designed to walk you through
installation and show you how to access the airOS™Configuration
Interface.
Package Contents
RocketM Metal Strap 24V PoE Adapter
Carrier Class
Carrier Class
airMAX™BaseStation
Models:
M900/M2/M3/M365/M5
Power Cord Quick Start Guide
Installation Requirements
• Shielded Category 5 (or above) cabling should be used for all
wired Ethernet connections and should be grounded through
the AC ground of the PoE.
We recommend that you protect your networks from the
most brutal environments and devastating ESD attacks
with industrial-grade shielded Ethernet cable from Ubiquiti
Networks™. For more details, visit www.ubnt.com/toughcable

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Hardware Overview
Antenna
Connectors
Port Cover
Ethernet Port USB Port
Note: U.S. product versions are locked to the U.S. Country
Code to ensure compliance with FCC regulations.

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Hardware Overview
LEDs
Power The Power LED will light green when the
device is connected to a power source.
Ethernet The Ethernet LED will light steady green
when an active Ethernet connection is made and
flash when there is activity.
Signal In airOS, you can modify the wireless signal
strength threshold values for each LED on the
Advanced tab under Signal LED Thresholds. The
default values are shown below:
LED will light red when the wireless signal
strength is above -94 dBm.
LED will light amber when the wireless signal
strength is above -80 dBm.
LED will light green when the wireless signal
signal strength is above -73 dBm.
LED will light green when the wireless signal
strength is above -65 dBm.

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Hardware Installation
1. Remove the Port Cover by lifting the release latch on the
bottom of the RocketM and sliding the Port Cover off.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port.
3. Replace the Port Cover.

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Hardware Installation
4. Attach the RF Cables to the connectors labeled Chain 0 and
Chain 1 on the RocketM.
5. Attach the RocketM to an antenna. Align the mounting tabs
on the back of the RocketM with the mounting bracket on
the antenna. Slide the RocketM down until it locks into place.
(If you are mounting the RocketM on a pole, refer to the
Pole‑Mounting section on page 7.)
Mounting on a Dish Antenna Mounting on a Sector Antenna

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6. Attach the RF Cables from the RocketM to the connectors on
the antenna.
Connecting to a Dish Antenna Connecting to a Sector Antenna
7. Attach the Protective Shroud.
Align the arrow on the top of the shroud
with the short hash mark on the Dish
Antenna, and then rotate the shroud
clockwise until it aligns with the long hash
mark to lock it into place.
Slide the Protective Shroud down
over the RocketM until it locks into
place on the Sector Antenna.

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Hardware Installation
Pole-Mounting
To mount the RocketM on a pole, use the included Metal Strap and
perform the following steps:
1. Open the Metal Strap by turning the locking mechanism
counter-clockwise. You can loosen it by hand or use a flathead
screwdriver.
2. Straighten out the end of the Metal Strap and slide it through
the back of the RocketM.

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3. Wrap the Metal Strap around the pole and use a flathead
screwdriver to tighten the locking mechanism by turning it
clockwise.

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Connecting Power over Ethernet
Connecting Power over Ethernet
1. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable from the RocketM
to the Ethernet port labeled POE on the PoE Adapter.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the Ethernet port
labeled LAN on the PoE Adapter.
3. Connect the Power Cord to the power port on the PoE Adapter.
Connect the other end of the Power Cord to a power outlet.

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Accessing airOS
Verify connectivity in the airOS Configuration Interface.
1. Make sure that your host machine is connected via Ethernet to
the RocketM.
2. Configure the Ethernet adapter on your host system with a
static IP address on the 192.168.1.x subnet.
3. Launch your web browser and type http://192.168.1.20 in the
address field. Press enter (PC) or return (Mac).
4. The login screen will appear. Enter ubnt in the Username and
Password fields. Select your Country and Language. You must
agree to the Terms of Use to use the product. Click Login.
Note: U.S. product versions are locked to the U.S. Country
Code to ensure compliance with FCC regulations.
The airOS Configuration Interface will appear, allowing you to
customize your settings as needed.

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Installer Compliance Responsibility
Installer Compliance Responsibility
Devices must be professionally installed and it is the professional
installer's responsibility to make sure the device is operated within
local country regulatory requirements.
Since Ubiquiti Networks equipment can be paired with a variety
of antennas and cables, the Antenna Gain, Cable Loss, and Output
Power fields are provided to the professional installer to assist in
meeting regulatory requirements.

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Specifications
RocketM
Dimensions 16 x 8 x 3 cm
Weight 0.5 kg
Ports (1) 10/100 Ethernet Port
RF Connectors (2) RPSMA (Waterproof)
Enclosure Outdoor UV Stabilized Plastic
Max. Power Consumption
RocketM9/2/3/365 6.5 W
RocketM5 8 W
Power Supply 24V, 1A PoE Supply Included
Power Method Passive PoE (Pairs 4, 5+; 7,8 Return)
Operating Temperature -30 to 75° C
(-22 to 167° F)
Operating Humidity 5 to 95% Condensing
Shock and Vibrations ETSI300-019-1.4
Operating Frequency
RocketM900 902 - 928 MHz
RocketM2 2402 - 2462 MHz
RocketM3 3370 - 3730 MHz1
RocketM365 3650 - 3675 MHz
RocketM5 5170 - 5875 MHz2
¹ RocketM3 not supported in the USA
² Only 5725 - 5850 MHz supported in the USA
(USunitswithFCCID:SWX-RM5areallowed5250-5825MHz.)

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Safety Notices
Safety Notices
1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not use this product in location that can be
submerged by water.
WARNING: Avoid using this product during an electrical storm.
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
Electrical Safety Information
1. Compliance is required with respect to voltage, frequency, and current
requirements indicated on the manufacturer’s label. Connection to a
different power source than those specified may result in improper
operation, damage to the equipment or pose a fire hazard if the
limitations are not followed.
2. There are no operator serviceable parts inside this equipment. Service
should be provided only by a qualified service technician.
3. This equipment is provided with a detachable power cord which has
an integral safety ground wire intended for connection to a grounded
safety outlet.
a. Do not substitute the power cord with one that is not the provided
approved type. Never use an adapter plug to connect to a 2-wire
outlet as this will defeat the continuity of the grounding wire.
b. The equipment requires the use of the ground wire as a part of the
safety certification, modification or misuse can provide a shock
hazard that can result in serious injury or death.
c. Contact a qualified electrician or the manufacturer if there are
questions about the installation prior to connecting the equipment.
d. Protective earthing is provided by Listed AC adapter. Building
installation shall provide appropriate short-circuit backup
protection.
e. Protective bonding must be installed in accordance with local
national wiring rules and regulations.

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General Warranty
UBIQUITI NETWORKS, Inc (“UBIQUITI NETWORKS”) represents and
warrants that the Products furnished hereunder shall be free from defects
in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date
of shipment by UBIQUITI NETWORKS under normal use and operation.
UBIQUITI NETWORKS sole and exclusive obligation under the foregoing
warranty shall be to repair or replace, at its option, any defective Product
that fails during the warranty period. The expense of removal and
reinstallation of any item is not included in this warranty.
The foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties,
express or implied, including the implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose and any warranties arising from a course
of dealing, usage or trade practice with respect to the products. Repair or
replacement in the manner provided herein shall be the sole and exclusive
remedy of Buyer for breach of warranty and shall constitute fulfillment
of all liabilities of UBIQUITI NETWORKS with respect to the quality and
performance of the Products. UBIQUITI NETWORKS reserves the right
to inspect all defective Products (which must be returned by Buyer to
UBIQUITI NETWORKS factory freight prepaid).
No Products will be accepted for replacement or repair without obtaining
a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number from UBIQUITI NETWORKS.
Products returned without an RMA number will not be processed and will
be returned to Buyer freight collect. UBIQUITI NETWORKS shall have no
obligation to make repairs or replacement necessitated by catastrophe,
fault, negligence, misuse, abuse, or accident by Buyer, Buyer’s customers or
any other parties. The warranty period of any repaired or replaced Product
shall not extend beyond its original term.
Warranty Conditions
The foregoing warranty shall apply only if:
(I) The Product has not been subjected to misuse, neglect or unusual
physical, electrical or electromagnetic stress, or some other type of
accident.
(II) No modification, alteration or addition has been made to the Product
by persons other than UBIQUITI NETWORKS or UBIQUITI NETWORK’S
authorized representatives or otherwise approved by UBIQUITI
NETWORKS.
(III) The Product has been properly installed and used at all times in
accordance, and in all material respects, with the applicable Product
documentation.
(IV) All Ethernet cabling runs use CAT5 (or above) shielded cabling.

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Compliance
Disclaimer: UBIQUITI NETWORKS does not warrant that the operation of
the products is error-free or that operation will be uninterrupted. In no
event shall UBIQUITI NETWORKS be responsible for damages or claims
of any nature or description relating to system performance, including
coverage, buyer’s selection of products for buyer’s application and/or
failure of products to meet government or regulatory requirements.
Returns
In the unlikely event a defect occurs, please work through the dealer or
distributor from which this product was purchased.
Compliance
FCC
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operations of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
For MPE and antenna usage details, please visit our website at
www.ubnt.com/products
Industry Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna
type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically
radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful
communication.

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This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est confrome à la norme NMB-003
Canada.
Pour réduire le risque d’interférence aux autres utilisateurs, le type
d’antenne et son gain doivent être choisies de façon que la puissance
isotrope rayonnée équivalente (PIRE) ne dépasse pas ce qui est nécessaire
pour une communication réussie.
Cet appareil est conforme à la norme RSS Industrie Canada exempts de
licence norme(s). Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions
suivantes:
1. Cet appareil ne peut pas provoquer d’interférences et
2. Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les
interférences qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement du
dispositif.
RF Exposure Warning
The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 2.52 m from all persons and must not be
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Les antennes utilisées pour ce transmetteur doivent être installé en
considérant une distance de séparation de toute personnes d'au moins
2.52 m et ne doivent pas être localisé ou utilisé en conflit avec tout autre
antenne ou transmetteur.
CE Marking
CE marking on this product represents the product is in compliance with
all directives that are applicable to it.
Alert Sign (!) Follows CE Marking
Alert sign must be indicated if a restriction on use applied to the product
and it must follow the CE marking.

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Compliance
RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement
English
European Directive 2002/96/EC requires that the equipment bearing
this symbol on the product and/or its packaging must not be disposed
of with unsorted municipal waste. The symbol indicates that this
product should be disposed of separately from regular household waste
streams. It is your responsibility to dispose of this and other electric and
electronic equipment via designated collection facilities appointed by the
government or local authorities. Correct disposal and recycling will help
prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human
health. For more detailed information about the disposal of your old
equipment, please contact your local authorities, waste disposal service, or
the shop where you purchased the product.
Deutsch
Die Europäische Richtlinie 2002/96/EC verlangt, dass technische
Ausrüstung, die direkt am Gerät und/oder an der Verpackung mit diesem
Symbol versehen ist , nicht zusammen mit unsortiertem Gemeindeabfall
entsorgt werden darf. Das Symbol weist darauf hin, dass das Produkt
von regulärem Haushaltmüll getrennt entsorgt werden sollte. Es liegt
in Ihrer Verantwortung, dieses Gerät und andere elektrische und
elektronische Geräte über die dafür zuständigen und von der Regierung
oder örtlichen Behörden dazu bestimmten Sammelstellen zu entsorgen.
Ordnungsgemäßes Entsorgen und Recyceln trägt dazu bei, potentielle
negative Folgen für Umwelt und die menschliche Gesundheit zu
vermeiden. Wenn Sie weitere Informationen zur Entsorgung Ihrer
Altgeräte benötigen, wenden Sie sich bitte an die örtlichen Behörden oder
städtischen Entsorgungsdienste oder an den Händler, bei dem Sie das
Produkt erworben haben.
Español
La Directiva 2002/96/CE de la UE exige que los equipos que lleven este
símbolo en el propio aparato y/o en su embalaje no deben eliminarse
junto con otros residuos urbanos no seleccionados. El símbolo indica
que el producto en cuestión debe separarse de los residuos domésticos
convencionales con vistas a su eliminación. Es responsabilidad suya
desechar este y cualesquiera otros aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos a
través de los puntos de recogida que ponen a su disposición el gobierno y
las autoridades locales. Al desechar y reciclar correctamente estos aparatos
estará contribuyendo a evitar posibles consecuencias negativas para el
medio ambiente y la salud de las personas. Si desea obtener información
más detallada sobre la eliminación segura de su aparato usado, consulte a
las autoridades locales, al servicio de recogida y eliminación de residuos de
su zona o pregunte en la tienda donde adquirió el producto.

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Français
La directive européenne 2002/96/CE exige que l’équipement sur lequel
est apposé ce symbole sur le produit et/ou son emballage ne soit pas jeté
avec les autres ordures ménagères. Ce symbole indique que le produit
doit être éliminé dans un circuit distinct de celui pour les déchets des
ménages. Il est de votre responsabilité de jeter ce matériel ainsi que tout
autre matériel électrique ou électronique par les moyens de collecte
indiqués par le gouvernement et les pouvoirs publics des collectivités
territoriales. L’élimination et le recyclage en bonne et due forme ont pour
but de lutter contre l’impact néfaste potentiel de ce type de produits
sur l’environnement et la santé publique. Pour plus d’informations sur le
mode d’élimination de votre ancien équipement, veuillez prendre contact
avec les pouvoirs publics locaux, le service de traitement des déchets, ou
l’endroit où vous avez acheté le produit.
Italiano
La direttiva europea 2002/96/EC richiede che le apparecchiature
contrassegnate con questo simbolo sul prodotto e/o sull’imballaggio non
siano smaltite insieme ai rifiuti urbani non differenziati. Il simbolo indica
che questo prodotto non deve essere smaltito insieme ai normali rifiuti
domestici. È responsabilità del proprietario smaltire sia questi prodotti sia
le altre apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche mediante le specifiche
strutture di raccolta indicate dal governo o dagli enti pubblici locali. Il
corretto smaltimento ed il riciclaggio aiuteranno a prevenire conseguenze
potenzialmente negative per l’ambiente e per la salute dell’essere umano.
Per ricevere informazioni più dettagliate circa lo smaltimento delle vecchie
apparecchiature in Vostro possesso, Vi invitiamo a contattare gli enti
pubblici di competenza, il servizio di smaltimento rifiuti o il negozio nel
quale avete acquistato il prodotto.